Senior Software Engineer

4w4 weeks ago

Connectly

San Francisco, US · Full-time · $160,000 – $200,000

About this role

At Connectly we are building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America with a focus on WhatsApp. We are a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team from Meta, Google, Uber, and other top Silicon Valley companies.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and launch production-grade conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work across backend and frontend domains, collaborating with product, sales, and AI platform teams to create powerful conversational experiences.

We operate as a hybrid company with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and a remote-first culture everywhere else. You will leverage and contribute to Connectly’s AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction.

This role offers the chance to shape how AI transforms retail commerce for some of Latin America’s largest retailers. You will experiment with LLM-based agents, retrieval systems, and automation pipelines to continuously improve customer engagement and drive measurable business results.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in hands-on software engineering roles.
Proven track record building and scaling enterprise systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and/or DynamoDB.
Experience with frontend engineering (React, TypeScript, etc.) is a plus.
Prior experience developing or deploying conversational AI applications is a strong plus.
Experience working in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and launch production-grade conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients, from rapid prototypes to scalable deployments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and enterprise partners to define user journeys, performance goals, and success metrics.
Leverage and contribute to Connectly’s AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction.
Experiment with AI-driven features, including LLM-based agents, retrieval systems, and automation pipelines to continuously improve customer engagement.
Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and DynamoDB for scalability and reliability.
Establish, track, and iterate on AI performance metrics, leveraging data to optimize outcomes and drive measurable business results.
Plan and manage your workstream, making thoughtful tradeoffs between deadlines, quality, and innovation.
Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices in a fast-moving, distributed environment.

Benefits

Work alongside an exceptional, mission-driven team in a culture that values curiosity, impact, and continuous learning.
Competitive compensation with equity participation.
Unlimited time off and flexible working hours.
Hybrid work opportunities with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and a remote-first culture.